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Jan 2021
39m 39s

Bridging the Gap Between Me & My Team

Harvard Business Review / Muriel Wilkins
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He’s a senior executive leading a division made up of professionals who are much younger than him and come from different racial backgrounds. He’s committed to helping his team members grow professionally, while generating positive results for the company. But he’s struggling with how to engage and motivate them. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader throu ... Show More
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